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Learn the art of perfecting breads, pastries, and cakes in Chicago with baking classes that teach participants the techniques of creating delicious treats from scratch.

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Pies, Tarts and Crostatas

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

We will demystify how to make tender, flaky crusts, wrap them around delicious sweet and savory fillings, and bake them to golden perfection! Menu: Perfect Pie Dough Swiss Chard, Leek and Bacon Tart Blueberry Cardamom Lattice Pie Individual Strawberry Rhubarb Crostatas with Cornmeal Crust Skills Covered in Class Include: Making and Rolling Pie Dough Lattice Crusts Fruit Fillings Savory Custard Fillings Each student will make their own...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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New Fall Baking Classics

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

We're putting a twist on these fall desserts, and taking your seasonal favorites to the next level. These treats are sure to warm up the chilly days!  Menu: Maple Pot de Crème with Bourbon Whipped Cream Pumpkin Bread with Orange-Cream Cheese Frosting Cranberry-Almond Crostata; Apple Fritters with Cider Glaze Skills Covered in Class Include:  Making and Baking Custard; Tempering Eggs Whipping Cream Working with Spices Understanding...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Virtual Sourdough Bread Demonstration

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ *Online Classroom

Virtual Sourdough Bread Demonstration with Certified Master Baker We are thrilled to have bread expert, Melina Kelson, join us for a highly informative virtual lecture and demonstration demystifying the art of sourdough starters and sourdough bread. Melina will walk you through every step of sourdough fundamentals including sourdough maintenance, understanding the autolyse method, mixing, shaping, scoring and how to modify...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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$82.50
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Blue Ribbon Baking

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

These recipes are first place in our book. Come learn how to make our favorite summertime desserts that are sure to score a blue ribbon. You'll bring home a box of the assorted desserts from class. Menu: Mini Lemon-Meringue Pies Mini Chocolate-Zucchini Bread Raspberry-Nectarine Hand Pies Blueberry-Buttermilk Cake Skills Covered in Class include: Understanding Baking Ingredients Making Curd Whipping Egg Whites Preparing Cookie Crumb...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Hands-On Festive Family Baking

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Bring the whole gang and join us for a hands-on, festive family baking class at Lincoln Square! Children ages 6 and older are invited to bake an assortment of holiday confections with their parents, families or guardians. Each group will go home with a box of treats to share with additional friends or family, or to keep for yourselves!   This hands-on class is designed for children ages 6 and older to cook with their parents, families or...

(262) All levels 6 and older
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$172.50
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Virtual Baking: Scones and Lemon Curd

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ *Online Classroom

Join us for a virtual cooking class as you either cook along with our Chopping Block Chef in real time, or watch as a demonstration as our chef teaches you how to make tender and flaky scones via Zoom. Menu: Blueberry-Buttermilk Scones with Lemon Curd and Vanilla Glaze Skills covered in class: Understanding baking ingredient functions Preparing flaky quick breads by hand Making glazes Using eggs...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Teens Cooking: Hands-On Winter Baking

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Teens, ages 12-16, are invited to join us for a fun hands-on class where you get to eat what you make in class. Our chef will teach your teen all about the tools, ingredients and techniques needed to successfully make an assortment of seasonal baked goods from donuts to cupcakes to pudding.  Menu: Ginger and Cinnamon Spiced Donut Holes with Orange Glaze  Caramel Apple Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Buttercream  Chocolate Pudding...

(262) All levels 12 - 16 years old
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$143.75
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Teens Cooking Class: Hands-On Baking and Pastry

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Unleash your culinary creativity with our interactive baking and pastry class tailored for young food enthusiasts at The Chopping Block Lincoln Square.

(262) All levels 12 - 16 years old
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$143.75
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Baking 101

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Baking isn't as hard as you might think! With the techniques you'll learn in this class, you will gain the confidence needed to create stunning pastries. Sticky Buns; Chocolate Walnut Tart; Poppy Seed and Apricot Coffee Cake.  Skills Covered in Class Include: Making Yeast-Risen Dough; Rolling Out and Shaping Dough; Proofing; Determining Doneness; Making and Rolling Out Pie Dough; Blind Baking; Selecting Chocolate; Mixing Cake Batter; Making...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Vegan Holiday Baking

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Vegans love desserts just as much as everyone else! With a little know how and an arsenal of dairy and egg substitutes (including one you may have never heard of but probably already have in your kitchen), you can indulge in easy, yet decadent vegan holiday treats this season.  Menu: Gingerbread Apple Cake with Swiss Meringue Brûlée;  Chocolate-Candy Cane Whoopie Pies;  Mini Sweet Potato Tartlets with Pecans;  Salty and...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Home-Style Fall Baking

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Warm up the chilly days with these "just-like-mom-used-to-make" (but even better!), seasonal and satisfying baked goods. Menu: Chocolate Bread Pudding with Bourbon Caramel Sauce; Apple Walnut Torte; Cranberry Almond Crostata; Pumpkin Donut Holes with Cinnamon Sugar. Skills Covered in Class Include: Selecting Chocolate; Making and Baking Custard; Preparing Caramel Sauce; Mixing Cake Batter; Determining Cake Doneness; Making and Rolling Pie Dough;...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Teens' Cooking: Autumn Baking

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Young teens ages 12 to 16 get to experiment with simple yet sophisticated menus that they'll enjoy re-creating at home. They'll learn the basics of knife skills, cooking and baking techniques, and organizing prep work. Today's Menu: Apple-Cranberry Crostatas; Caramel Pecan Tartlettes. Parents and guardians, please check in your kids promptly for class and return to pick them up after the session.

(262) All levels 12 - 16 years old
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Virtual Customer Appreciation Day: Sourdough Bread

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ *Online Classroom

Virtual Customer Appreciation Day!  Session #2: Sourdough Bread, Yeast Dough and Pizza Join us for our 23rd annual Customer Appreciation Day, virtually! This event might look a little different this year, but we’re excited to bring you virtual demonstrations throughout the day featuring our favorite recipes, techniques, tools and ingredients. Watch our chef cook up a storm in real time via Zoom, while our moderator...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Virtual Customer Appreciation Day: Turkey Roulade

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ *Online Classroom

Virtual Customer Appreciation Day: Turkey Roulade and Sides Join us for our 23rd annual Customer Appreciation Day, virtually! This event might look a little different this year, but we’re excited to bring you virtual demonstrations throughout the day featuring our favorite recipes, techniques, tools and ingredients. Watch our chef cook up a storm in real time via Zoom, while our moderator makes sure all of your questions...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Cook Hulu's The Bear: Handmade Pasta Carbonara & Chocolate Cake

CocuSocial Cooking Classes

Learn to cook the delicious handmade pasta carbonara and chocolate cake from Hulu's The Bear in this fun and hands-on cooking class at CocuSocial Cooking Classes. Master the art of pasta making and indulge in the perfect dessert for beginners. No experience is required, just a love for good food!

(1753) All levels 21 and older
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Hands-on Baking: Pate a Choux

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Discover the secrets of French pastry with our hands-on baking course. Master the art of Pâte à choux and learn to make delicious éclairs, gougères, and churros in this immersive class. Take home a selection of treats to enjoy!

(126) All levels 18 and older
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The Art of French Pastry

CocuSocial Cooking Classes

Explore the enchanting world of Parisian patisseries in this hands-on class where you'll master the art of crafting choux pastry. From precise piping techniques to baking perfection, learn to create exquisite Eclairs and cream puffs. No experience is required, just a love for French pastry and a desire for a fun and instructive experience.

(1753) All levels 21 and older
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Delicious Donuts

CocuSocial Cooking Classes

Learn the secrets of making mouth-watering donuts from scratch in this interactive cooking class. Join us as a winner of the Donut Showdown on the Cooking Channel guides you step-by-step in creating classic glazed, chocolate cake, and apple fritter donuts. Take home a dozen mini donuts and satisfy your sweet tooth!

(1753) All levels 21 and older
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Afternoon Tea Party

CocuSocial Cooking Classes

Join us for a delightful class where you'll learn to create a spread of delicious baked goods, including Chocolate Scones and Cinnamon Rolls. Gain the skills to impress your friends at your own Afternoon Tea Party! No experience is necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and enjoy a fun-filled cooking experience.

(1753) All levels 21 and older
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Hands-on Cooking: Creative Breads

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Unleash your creativity in the kitchen with Hands-on Cooking: Creative Breads. Discover the art of bread making as you shape fragrant garlic knots, prepare crowd-pleasing pizza dough, and create unique floral scenes on focaccia bread. Join us for a hands-on baking class that will nourish your mind and tantalize your taste buds.

(126) All levels 18 and older
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$109
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